This year California residents experienced their worst fires amounting to more than they receive annually, which continue to significantly worsen. For the first time in years, many casualties occurred and communities were burned.
With the particular type of land in CA., a single cigarette bud can turn into a destructive fire-dangerous atmosphere. Dry terrains and strong winds, reaching over 80 mph distribute the once-small spark into a fire that forces victims in Los Angeles areas to immediately evacuate.
The 2025 fires have been classified as the second most destructive in CA history. In total, more than 16,000 buildings have been destroyed. Nearly 14,000 firefighters were needed to ultimately control The Camp Fire, Palisades, and Eaton fires. As the wildfires spread through streets, the chance of burning homes and defeating humans and animals increased.
Over 57,660 acres of land were burned along with more than 16,249 buildings destroyed.
Leighton Meester, who plays Blair Waldorf in ‘Gossip Girl’, experienced her $6.5 million house in the Pacific Palisades go into flames. Along with Paris Hilton, Miles Teller, Britney Spears, Eugene Levy, Jhené Aiko, and many others lost their multi-million dollar houses due to the fires.
“What made it [the fires] abnormal this year was all of the homes that were destroyed,” a CA resident said. “We never had a fire that burned communities down.”
Family-owned shops, restaurants, and tourist spots are now wrecked. Insurance companies have switched and no longer cover the costs of damages caused by fires. Families are left homeless and then must rely on resources offered by developed non-profit organizations and open shelters.
Furniture, toys, family heirlooms, passports, and more have turned to ash. The most one can do is help those affected by providing food, clothing, and comforting items like stuffed animals, blankets, and pillows.
Material items can be given, but nothing can erase the fear that grew inside of families as they watched their lives change. Children are forced to adapt to the idea of not having a home, school, or stable community. Parents experience extreme distress over the future of themselves and their relatives.
Families have done everything to keep off of the streets after their homes are destroyed. Many have relocated into rental houses or moved in with family or friends.
Even though the fires have been contained, victims still struggle. If you want to help, donating to non-profits for the California wildfires is easy. Click here to find ways to donate.
